Rich Chestnut vs French Gray
Where Rich Chestnut belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, French Gray is a Farrow & Ball color. Rich Chestnut reads as pink-red, while French Gray reads as beige-greige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. French Gray (LRV 43) reflects noticeably more light than Rich Chestnut (LRV 12), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Rich Chestnut runs red while French Gray is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 49.4, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Rich Chestnut vs French Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Rich Chestnut on one side and French Gray on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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